Tarell Alvin McCraney
Latest News on Tarell Alvin McCraney:
CLOSET WRITER Staged Reading to be Presented at Theater555 (May 15, 2024)
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING and More Set For Arena Stage's 2024/25 Season (May 14, 2024)
Bartlett Sher, Bob Martin, Adam Guettel & More Set for Alliance Theatre's 24/25 Season (Apr 25, 2024)
CLOSET WRITER Staged Reading to be Presented at Theater555 (May 15, 2024)
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING and More Set For Arena Stage's 2024/25 Season (May 14, 2024)
Bartlett Sher, Bob Martin, Adam Guettel & More Set for Alliance Theatre's 24/25 Season (Apr 25, 2024)
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Tarell Alvin McCraney is best known for his acclaimed trilogy, The Brother/Sister Plays which includes The Brothers Size, In the Red and Brown Water and Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet. Other plays include Head of Passes, Choir Boy and Wig Out! Tarell's script, In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue, is the basis for the Oscar-winning film Moonlight directed by Barry Jenkins, for which McCraney and Jenkins also won a Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar. Tarell is currently working on an original scripted TV series for Oprah Winfrey's OWN Network, produced by Michael B. Jordan and Page Fright Productions.
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Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Play
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LEROY AND LUCY World Premiere, NOISES OFF & More Announced For Steppenwolf's 2024/2025 Season
by Joshua Wright - Mar 13, 2024
Video: Playwright a.k. payne Talks FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Alliance Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024
VIDEO: Get A First Look At CHOIR BOY At The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
by Alan Henry - May 17, 2022
VIDEO: Forest VanDyke, Darius-Anthony Robinson, and Kris Coleman Perform 'Quiet' as Tribute to Black Lives Matter
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2020
VIDEO: OWN Releases Trailer for DAVID MAKES MAN, Premiering August 14
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 19, 2019
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Tina Landau's MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT at Steppenwolf
by Alan Henry - Jun 6, 2019
VIDEO: Andre Holland and Zazie Beetz Star in the Trailer for HIGH FLYING BIRD
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 17, 2019
Tarell Alvin McCraney News
CLOSET WRITER Staged Reading to be Presented at Theater555
Masterworks Theater Company and Theater555, in association with the George Street Playhouse’s “The Next Dramatist Program”, will present a staged reading presentation of *“Closet Writer,” inspired by the reflections of Tawana Smith, by Antu Jacob. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Masterworks Theater Company and Theater555, in association with the George Street Playhouse’s “The Next Dramatist Program”, will present a staged reading presentation of *“Closet Writer,” inspired by the reflections of Tawana Smith, by Antu Jacob. Learn how to purchase tickets.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING and More Set For Arena Stage's 2024/25 Season
Arena Stage has announced its 74th season, including a blend of new works and reimagined classics. Learn more about the full season lineup here!
Arena Stage has announced its 74th season, including a blend of new works and reimagined classics. Learn more about the full season lineup here!
Bartlett Sher, Bob Martin, Adam Guettel & More Set for Alliance Theatre's 24/25 Season
Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre has revealed the productions for the 56th season. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre has revealed the productions for the 56th season. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
Review: CHOIR BOY at The Studio Theatre
What did our critic think of CHOIR BOY at The Studio Theatre? Relevant. Mindful. Heartbreaking. Boundary-pushing. Powerful. Making its regional debut in Arkansas, Tarell Alvin McCraney’s CHOIR BOY at The Studio Theatre, 320 W 7th St, in Little Rock, is all of these things and more......so much more.
What did our critic think of CHOIR BOY at The Studio Theatre? Relevant. Mindful. Heartbreaking. Boundary-pushing. Powerful. Making its regional debut in Arkansas, Tarell Alvin McCraney’s CHOIR BOY at The Studio Theatre, 320 W 7th St, in Little Rock, is all of these things and more......so much more.
Beth Hyland to Receive Williamstown Theatre Festival's L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award
Williamstown Theatre Festival has named Beth Hyland as the recipient of the 2024 L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award for her play SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA. Learn more about Hyland!
Williamstown Theatre Festival has named Beth Hyland as the recipient of the 2024 L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award for her play SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA. Learn more about Hyland!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Check out photos from opening night of Purpose at Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
Check out photos from opening night of Purpose at Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
Vineyard Theatre Announces Spring Reading Series WORKS IN PROGRESS: FEARLESSLY MADE IN NEW YORK!
Vineyard Theatre has announced its Spring Reading Series, featuring works in progress from New York's fearless creatives.
Vineyard Theatre has announced its Spring Reading Series, featuring works in progress from New York's fearless creatives.
WAITING FOR GODOT With Rainn Wilson, and More Set For Geffen Playhouse's 2024/2025 Season
Geffen Playhouse has announced six productions that will make up the 2024/2025 season lineup, marking the inaugural season from Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Geffen Playhouse has announced six productions that will make up the 2024/2025 season lineup, marking the inaugural season from Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney.
LEROY AND LUCY World Premiere, NOISES OFF & More Announced For Steppenwolf's 2024/2025 Season
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, under the leadership of Artistic Directors Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis and Executive Director Brooke Flanagan, has announced its 2024/25 Season, featuring several Chicago and world premieres.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, under the leadership of Artistic Directors Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis and Executive Director Brooke Flanagan, has announced its 2024/25 Season, featuring several Chicago and world premieres.
DREAMGIRLS Starts Performances at McCarter This Week - Full Cast Announced!
McCarter Theatre Center has announced the cast for the revival of the Tony and Grammy award-winning DREAMGIRLS. Learn more here!
McCarter Theatre Center has announced the cast for the revival of the Tony and Grammy award-winning DREAMGIRLS. Learn more here!
Video: Playwright a.k. payne Talks FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Alliance Theatre
Watch playwright a.k. payne share their experience bringing FURLOUGH'S PARADISE to life at the Alliance Theatre and what the Alliance/Kendeda Program means for upcoming playwrights in the video here!
Watch playwright a.k. payne share their experience bringing FURLOUGH'S PARADISE to life at the Alliance Theatre and what the Alliance/Kendeda Program means for upcoming playwrights in the video here!
Interview: Kristen Adele Calhoun Excitedly World Premieres Her BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU
The world premiere of Kristen Adele Calhoun’s Black Cypress Bayou has already begun at the Geffen Playhouse. Tiffany Nichole Greene directs the cast of: Amber Chardae Robinson, Brandee Evans, Angela Lewis and Kimberly Scott. After a successful opening weekend, Kristen managed to find some time to answer a few of my queries.
The world premiere of Kristen Adele Calhoun’s Black Cypress Bayou has already begun at the Geffen Playhouse. Tiffany Nichole Greene directs the cast of: Amber Chardae Robinson, Brandee Evans, Angela Lewis and Kimberly Scott. After a successful opening weekend, Kristen managed to find some time to answer a few of my queries.
Fountain Theatre Co-Founding Artistic Director Stephen Sachs Will Retire
After 34 years as artistic director, Fountain Theatre co-founder Stephen Sachs has announced his retirement at the end of 2024.
After 34 years as artistic director, Fountain Theatre co-founder Stephen Sachs has announced his retirement at the end of 2024.
Taylor Mac, Janice Amaya & More to Star in Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO at Signature Theatre
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Spotlight Resident Sarah Ruhl’s Orlando, adapted from Virginia Woolf’s novel and directed by Will Davis.
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Spotlight Resident Sarah Ruhl’s Orlando, adapted from Virginia Woolf’s novel and directed by Will Davis.
Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Lineup For 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.
Video: Get A First Look At Alliance Theatre's FURLOUGH'S PARADISE
Get a first look at Alliance Theatre's FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, which follows Cousins Sade and Mina, raised like sisters but now leading very different lives, as they return to their childhood town for a funeral.
Get a first look at Alliance Theatre's FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, which follows Cousins Sade and Mina, raised like sisters but now leading very different lives, as they return to their childhood town for a funeral.
World Stage Theatre Company Postpones Opening of CHOIR BOY
World Stage Theatre Company's sixth season continues with Choir Boy by Tarrell Alvin McCraney, now opening April 4 at Liddy Doenges Theatre.
World Stage Theatre Company's sixth season continues with Choir Boy by Tarrell Alvin McCraney, now opening April 4 at Liddy Doenges Theatre.
Cast and Creative Team Set for ESCAPED ALONE World Premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre
Yale Repertory Theatre will continue its 2023–24 Season with Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill, directed by Liz Diamond.
Yale Repertory Theatre will continue its 2023–24 Season with Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill, directed by Liz Diamond.
Tarell Alvin McCraney FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Tarell Alvin McCraney been in?
Tarell Alvin McCraney has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Tarell Alvin McCraney been in?
Tarell Alvin McCraney has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Tarell Alvin McCraney's first West End show?
Tarell Alvin McCraney's first West End show was Wig Out! which opened in 2017
What awards has Tarell Alvin McCraney been nominated for?
Tarell Alvin McCraney has been nominated for Best Play at the Tony Awards for Choir Boy.
How many shows has Tarell Alvin McCraney written?
Tarell Alvin McCraney has written 7 shows including The Brothers Size (Playwright), Wig Out! (Author), The Brother/Sister Plays Part 1: In The Red and Brown Water (Playwright), The Brother/Sister Plays Part 2: The Brothers Size and Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet (Playwright), The Brother/Sister Plays (Playwright), Choir Boy (Playwright), Head of Passes (Playwright).
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